How to say "charisma" in Japanese
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- noun, prenominal modifierThe common word for charisma as personal magnetism — the compelling charm that draws people to a leader or performer. It can also refer to a person who has that appeal.
- カリスマ性カリスマせいnounCharisma as an abstract quality or attribute of a person — essentially 'the quality of being charismatic'. Less common than カリスマ, it is used when charisma is discussed as something a person has or lacks.
Use 「カリスマ」 for charisma as personal magnetism or charm, and 「カリスマ性」 when charisma is treated as an abstract quality or attribute that a person has or lacks.
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